Definition of Autosome

1. Noun. Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; appear in pairs in body cells but as single chromosomes in spermatozoa.

Exact synonyms: Somatic Chromosome
Generic synonyms: Chromosome
Derivative terms: Autosomal

Definition of Autosome

1. a type of chromosome [n -S] - See also: chromosome

Medical Definition of Autosome

1. A chromosome not involved in sex determination. The diploid human genome consists of 46 chromosomes, 22 pairs of autosomes, and 1 pair of sex chromosomes (the X and Y chromosomes). (12 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Autosome

autosite
autosmia
autosomal
autosomal
autosomally
autosomal dominant
autosomal dominant disease
autosomal dominant disorder
autosomal gene
autosomal recessive
autosomal recessive defect
autosomal recessive disease
autosomatognosis
autosomatognostic
autosome (current term)
autosome (current term)
autosomes
autostrada
autostradas
autostrade
autostylic
autosuggest
autosuggested
autosuggestibility
autosuggesting
autosuggestion
autosuggestion
autosuggestions
autosuggests
autosynnoia

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